Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058

On February 8, 2001, it was disclosed by the Las Vegas Review-Joural that Congresswoman Shelley Berkley had been elected as a Member of International Relatons Committee of the Congress in Washington D.C. She expressed that she has received an excellent status as a member of the Committee to advance our economy and trade internationally. The most interesting area for her will be to put emphasis on the promotion of immigration, Asian and Pacific economy and trade, international enterprises, etc.*1

Berkley had big winning as a re-elected Representative of the U.S. Congress on November, 2002. Dr. Tony Lei has been also re-elected as a Member of her Senior Advisory Committee. Her achievement, in working to promote the quality of life of Nevadans at the time as a powerful voice in the Congress for Nevadans, has earned her a good reputation of conscientious and dedicated politician. Shelley received her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976.*2 She graduated in 1972 with honors from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a bachelor of arts degree in political science. She has served as Member of American Bar Association, Nevada State Bar Association , Nevada Gaming Attorneys Association, etc. She served as Regent of Nevada's University and Community College Systems Board and Lagislator of Nevada State Assembly. As a legislator, she was recognized by the National Manufacturers Recreational Vehicle as the recipient of the Golden Telephone Award.

Shelley's noble and lovely personal traits together with her good human relations skills has made her a successful leader respected and followed by people in working for and with her since she has been an Executive Advisor of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "Community participation is an asset for enhancing public service. True leadership comes from knowing one's expertise and others' knowledge. Leaders are individuals who help people understand their motivations for doing things. They set the direction and understand why the direction is important. In education, leadership is a call to help others. The leader has the quality that inspires people to do what needs to be done and to feel good about doing it," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "Shelley's really our leader."

In honoring her, on February 8, 2001 WBTI has established on its website (http//communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) the Literature and Academic Forum to celebrate her success and achievement. WBTI's website has been an offering of the courtesy by Las Vegas Review-Joural through its Community Link.

U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley wrote from her Office in Washington, D. C. on July 18, 2000 to Dr. Tony Lei:"I cannot thank you enough of including me in your Institute and in your newsletter. You are a wonderful friend and a fine community leader. I appreciate your support, help, and friendship." *3

January 26, 2004 will be the big date for us to celebrate the 53rd Birthday of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. A beautiful and colorful card of congratulations will be designed by Dr. Lei and post on the WBTI web. "Nevada Examiner," WBTI, and Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN) extend heartily and sincerely our congratulations to Shelley!

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Refrences

*1. Chang, Tiffany. 'WBTI's LA Forum honors Congresswoman Shelley Berkley,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 9 - 15, 2001), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Kung, Jennifer. 'Community participation is an asset for enhancing public service,' "Asian American Times," (August, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Asian Ameican Times.

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark Count District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058

"Better executives decision and the development of good leaders are important in any age or in any organization, but the changing face of business and government makes both more important today than perhaps they have ever been before. The decentralization of private companies, public agencies, and even community groups has spread the responsibility for decision-making more broadly at the same time that it has created greater accountability for each individual decision made," said President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute.

"The following skills for executives and leaders are helpful: (1) When you are thrust into a responsible position with accentual warning and even less preparation, clearheaded thinking about why you have been appointed to an office and what those who have placed you there expect of you is prerequisite to clear-minded, if not predictable, decision making. (2) Ask what actions are called for in the position, what strategies have worked in the past, and how others have previously responded to the challenges you now face. (3) Realizing your leadership potential depends on making a match between your vision and an organization. The challenge is to find the right opportunity, pick the right moment, and make the right move. (4) Remember personal traits are important to executives and leaders, but such leadership skills as persuasive speaking, persistence in achieving one's agendas, and personal confidence can be developed in office; much of leadership is a learned capacity that need not be limited by birthright or prior experience. (5) Moving yourself through varied and increasingly responsible management experiences develops the personal confidence and diverse skills required to master different, more ambitious arrays of tasks. (6) Pick your associates well, back them fully, empower them with both accountability and responsibility, and they will produce far more than you ever will achieve on your own." *1

There are some more tips to be added: (1) Knowing where you want to go and what your values are can be essential to getting there, to ensuring that all of your interests and concerns are factored into fast-moving decision. (2) Recognizing people's diverse motives for participating is an essential first step in mobilizing their contributions. (3) If you expect those who work for you to exercise their own judgment, provide them with the decision-making experience now. (4) If your leadership depends on theirs, devolving responsibility and sharing stories is a foundation upon which it will reside. (5) A new position of leadership will engender the experience you lack on arrival, and seeking feedback on your performance in the position will ensure that you take advantage of the experience. (6) Thinking strategically when confronted with a crisis or challenge is a learned skill that requires sustained seasoning. *2
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***** The faculty joined President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington
Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) in congratulating our Executive Advisor, U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley's 53rd Birthday.

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References

*1. Useem, Micheal. "The Leadership Moment," (New York: Times Business, 1998), pp. 273-282.
*2. Ibid.